a proper fraction whose denominator is a power of 10
a number in the decimal system
Adjective:
numbered or proceeding by tens; based on ten;
"the decimal system"
例句
用作形容词 (adj.)
The first two figures after the decimal point indicate tenths and hundredths respectively. 小数点后的头两位数分别表示十分位和百分位。
Most countries have a decimal currency. 大多数国家使用十进制货币。
There were only decimal math problem on the quiz. 测验中只有十进位的数学题。
Britain converted to a decimal currency system in 1971. 英国于1971年改行十进制货币体系。
用作名词 (n.)
0.3 is a decimal. 0.
What kind of decimal is called a repeating decimal ? 谁能说说什么样的小数叫循环小数?
The recurring decimal 3.999 ... is also described as 3.9 recurring. 循环小数｀3.999 ... ＇亦作｀3.9循环＇.
常见句型
用作名词 (n.)
The decimal 0.88 stands for 88 hundredths. 小数0.88代表88%。
The figure is account to two decimal places. 这个数字精确到小数点后两位。
The figure is account to six places of decimals. 这个数字精确到小数点后六位。
Three quarters expressed as a decimal is 0.75.3/4 用小数表示为0.75。
If you calculate the result to two decimal places, that should minimize any possible errors. 如果把结果算在小数点后两位数，将最低程度地减少可能的误差。
We know 0.6 is a decimal because there's a decimal point between the 0 and the 6. 我们说0.6是小数，因为0和6之间有一个小数点。
To divide by ten, move the decimal point one place to the left. 用十除时，把小数点往左移一位。
The course will help students develop mathematical skills including the use of decimals, fractions, percentages and simple statistics. 这一课程将帮助学生提高算术技巧，包括小数、分数、百分数和简单的统计学。
用作形容词 (adj.)
用作定语
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Difficulties were caused when Britain converted to a decimal money system. 英国改用十进币制后，出现了很多麻烦。
The decimal system is easy to use. 十进制使用起来很容易。
China's Renminbi has a decimal system. 中国的人民币采用的是十进币制。
Great Britain and the United States both have decimal currencies. 英国和美国都采用十进币制。
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